IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM INSTRUCTION MANUAL VHF TRANSCEIVER iF50 UHF TRANSCEIVER iF60 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page i (1,1) SAFETY TRAINING INFORMATION Your Icom radio generates RF electromagnetic energy during transmit mode. This radio is designed for and classified as “Occupational Use Only”, meaning it must be used only during the course of employment by individuals aware of the hazards, and the ways to minimize such hazW ARN ING ards. This radio is NOT intended for use by the “General Population” in an uncontrolled environment.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page ii (1,1) ION • DO NOT operate the radio without a proper antenna attached, as this may damaged the radio and may also cause you to exceed FCC RF exposure limits. A proper antenna is the antenna supplied with this radio by the manufacturer or antenna specifically authorized by the manufacturer for use with this radio. • DO NOT transmit for more than 50% of total radio use time (“50% duty cycle”).
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page iii (1,1) FOREWORD READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely before using the transceiver. SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This instruction manual contains important operating instructions for the IC-F50 VHF TRANSCEIVER and IC-F60 UHF TRANSCEIVER. EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS WORD DEFINITION RWARNING Personal injury, fire hazard or electric shock may occur. CAUTION NOTE Equipment damage may occur. If disregarded, inconvenience only.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page iv (1,1) PRECAUTION R WARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical. R WARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
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IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page vi (1,1) 6 BATTERY CHARGING ………………………………………… 44–52 ‘ Battery charging …………………………………………………… 44 ‘ Caution ……………………………………………………………… 45 ‘ Optional battery chargers ………………………………………… 46 ‘ Optional battery case ……………………………………………… 51 7 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ……………………………………… 53–54 ‘ Optional HM-138 description ……………………………………… 53 ‘ Attachment ………………………………………………………… 54 8 OPTIONS ………………………………………………………… 55–56 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES The following accessories are supplied: Qty.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 1 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 1 (1,1) ACCESSORIES ■ Accessory attachments D Flexible antenna Connect the supplied flexible antenna to the antenna connector. CAUTION! • NEVER HOLD by the antenna when carrying the transceiver. • Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. ï Battery pack To attach the battery pack: Slide the battery pack on the back of the transceiver in the direction of the arrow (q), then lock it with the battery release button.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 2 (1,1) ACCESSORIES 1 ï Jack cover 1 Attach the jack cover when the optional speaker-microphone is not used. To attach the jack cover: To detach the jack cover: q Insert the jack cover into the e Unscrew the screw with a [SP MIC] connector. phillips screwdriver. r Detach the jack cover for the w Tighten the screw. speaker-microphone connection. q e r w D Belt clip Attach the belt clip to the back of the transceiver with the supplied screws.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 2 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 3 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Front, top and side panels w e q r i Speaker (See the following NOTE.) Microphone Function display (p. 6) u t y NOTE: If the speaker netting (for dust proofing) becomes wet, dry it with a hair drier (cool mode) etc. before operating the transceiver. Otherwise the audio may be difficult to hear for loss of the sound pressure. q VOLUME CONTROL [VOL] Turns power ON and adjusts the audio level.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 4 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 r SPEAKER-MICROPHONE CONNECTOR [SP MIC] Connects the optional speaker-microphone. (p. 54) 2 [SP MIC] jack cover NOTE: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached to the transceiver when the speakermicrophone is not used. (See p. 2 for details) t DEALER-PROGRAMMABLE KEYS [P0] to [P3] The desired functions can be assigned independently by your dealer.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 2 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 5 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Function display q w e r t y u i q OUTPUT POWER INDICATOR Appears when Low 2 or Low 1 is selected. w AUDIBLE INDICATOR ➥ Appears when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute) condition. ➥ Appears when the specified 2/5-tone/BIIS code is received. e COMPANDER INDICATOR Appears when the compander function is activated. r KEY LOCK INDICATOR Appears during the key lock function ON.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 6 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 ■ Programmable function keys The following functions can be assigned to [P0], [P1], [P2], [P3], [Red], [ ] and [ ] programmable function keys. Consult your Icom dealer or system operator for details concerning your transceivers programming. If the programmable function names are bracketed in the following explanations, the specific switch used to activate the function depends on programming.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 2 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 7 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION PRIORITY CHANNEL KEYS ➥ Push to select Priority A or Priority B channel. ➥ Push and hold [Prio A (Rewrite)] to rewrite the Prio A channel. MR-CH 1/2/3/4 KEYS Select an operating channel directly. MONITOR KEY ➥ Mute and release the CTCSS (DTCS) or 2-tone squelch mute. Open any squelch/deactivate any mute while pushing this key.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 8 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 C.TONE CHANNEL ENTER KEY Select the continuous tone channel using [CH Up]/[CH Down] keys to change the tone frequency/code setting after pushing this key for permanent operation. 2 TALK AROUND KEY Turn the talk around function ON and OFF. • The talk around function equalizes the transmit frequency to the receive frequency for transceiver-to-transceiver communication.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 2 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 9 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION EMERGENCY KEYS ➥ Push and hold to transmit an emergency call. ➥ When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency call is transmitted without a beep emission and LCD indication change. • If you want to cancel the emergency call, push (or push and hold) the key again before transmitting the call.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 10 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION 2 VOICE SCRAMBLER FUNCTION Push to toggle the voice scrambler function ON and OFF. 2 COMPANDER KEY Push to toggle the compander function ON and OFF. The compander function reduces noise components from the transmitting audio to provide clear communication. USER SET MODE KEY ➥ Push and hold to enter user set mode. • During user set mode, push this key to select an item, and push [CH Up]/[CH Down] to change the value or condition.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 2 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 11 (1,1) PANEL DESCRIPTION MDC CALL KEY (MDC operation only) ➥ Push to enter the MDC menu selection mode. Then select the desired MDC menu from “SELCALL,” “MSG,” “STATUS,” “RADIOCHK” and “CALALERT” using [CH Up]/[CH Down]/ [MDC Up]/[MDC Down]. After selection, push this key again to enter the transceiver alias or message channel selection mode. ➥ While in the transceiver alias or message channel selection mode, push to return to the MDC menu selection mode.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 12 (1,1) 3 CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Turning power ON q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w If the transceiver is programmed for a start up passcode, input digit codes as directed by your dealer. 2 3 • The keys in the table below can be used for password input: • The transceiver detects numbers in the same block as identical. Therefore “01234” and “56789” are the same.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 3 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 13 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION ■ Call procedure When your system employs tone signalling (excluding CTCSS and DTCS), the call procedure may be necessary prior to voice transmission. The tone signalling employed may be a selective calling system which allows you to call specific station(s) only and prevent unwanted stations from contacting you. q Select the desired TX code channel or 2/5-tone code according to your System Operator’s instructions.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 14 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 ■ Receiving and transmitting NOTE: Transmitting without an antenna may damage the transceiver. See p. 1 for antenna attachment. 3 Receiving: q Rotate [VOL] to turn power ON. w Push [ ] or [ ] to select a channel. e When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a comfortable listening level. Transmitting: Wait for the channel to become clear to avoid interference.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 3 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 15 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D Transmitting notes • Transmit inhibit function The transceiver has several inhibit functions which restrict transmission under the following conditions: - The channel is in mute condition (‘Inaudible’ condition; “ ” does not appear). - Channel is busy. - Un-matched (or matched) CTCSS is received. - The selected channel is a ‘receive only’ channel.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 16 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 D TX code number edit (PMR or BIIS PMR operation only) If the transceiver has [TX Code CH Select] or [TX Code Enter] assigned to it, TX code contents can be edited within the allowable digits. 3 TO EDIT A TX CODE VIA [TX CODE CH SELECT] KEY: q Push [TX Code CH Select] to enter the TX code channel selection mode. • Select the desired channel using [ ]/[ ] if necessary. w Push [TX Code CH Select] for 1 sec.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 3 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 17 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION D DTMF transmission If the transceiver has [DTMF Autodial] assigned to it, the automatic DTMF transmission function is available. Up to 8 DTMF channels are available. TO SELECT A TX CODE: q Push [DTMF Autodial]— a DTMF channel appears. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired DTMF channel. e Push [DTMF Autodial] to transmit the DTMF code in the selected DTMF channel.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 18 (1,1) CONVENTIONAL OPERATION 3 ■ User set mode User set mode is accessed at power ON and allows you to set seldom-changed settings. In this case you can “customize” transceiver operation to suit your preferences and operating style. 3 Entering the user set mode: q While pushing and holding [ ] and [ ], rotate [VOL] to enter the user set mode at power ON. w Push and hold [P0] to enter user set mode. Push [P0] momentarily to select the item.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 4 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 19 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION ■ Default setting The following functions are assigned to each programmable switch as the default. Ask your dealer for details. [P0]; Call : Push to transmit a 5-tone/BIIS call when the selected channel is a 5-tone or MSK channel, respectively. [P1]; Digital : Push to select the call list ID/transmit message, or to display the receive message record for selection.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 20 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ Receiving a call D Individual call q When an individual call is received; • Beeps sound. •“ ” appears and the mute is released. • The programmed text message (e.g.“ ”) and the calling station ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. • “ ” appears or blinks depending on the setting. Appears 4 Appears or blinks w Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 4 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 21 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION D Group call q When a group call is received; • Beeps sound. • “ ” appears and the mute is released. • The programmed text message (e.g.“ ”) and the calling station ID (or text) is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. • “ ” appears or blinks depending on the setting. Appears Appears or blinks w Push and hold [PTT], then speak into the microphone at a normal voice level. NOTE: Only one station is permitted to speak.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 22 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION 4 D Displaying the received call record — Queue indication The transceiver memorizes the calling station IDs for record. Up to 3 calls can be memorized, and the oldest call record is erased when a 4th call is received. However, once the transceiver is powered OFF, the all records are cleared. 4 q Push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. • Displays following indication.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 4 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 23 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a call Total of a 3 ways for code selection are available—selecting the call code from memory, entering the call code from the keypad and calling back from the queue channel record. D Using call memory q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) to enter the call code memory channel selection mode. Call code text is displayed. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired call code.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 24 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION 4 D Calling back from the queue channel q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. to enter queue memory channel selection mode. w Push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired record. 4 e Push [P0] (Call) or [PTT]* to call. *PTT call can be made only when PTT call capability is permitted.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 4 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 25 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION D Direct code entry q While in the standby condition, push [TX Code Enter] to enter the TX code edit mode. • Editable code digit blinks. w Push [TX Code Enter] to select the desired digit to be edited. • Editable digit differs according to the setting. e Set the desired digit using [ ]/[ ]/[TX Code CH Up]/[TX Code CH Down]. r Push [TX Code Enter] to set the digit. The editable digit will move to the right automatically.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 26 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ Receiving a message D Receiving a status message q When a status message is received; • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the status message is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. 4 w Push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to return to the standby condition. NOTE: Only the calling station ID (or text) is displayed (no message is displayed alternately) when the scroll timer is set to “OFF”.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 4 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 27 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION D Receiving an SDM q When an SDM is received; • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or text) and the SDM is displayed alternately, depending on the setting. w When the received SDM includes more than 8 characters, the message scrolls automatically, when the automatic scroll function is activated. • Push [Status Up]/[Status Down] to scroll the message manually. e Push [P3] (Moni(Audi)) to return to the standby condition.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 28 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION 4 D Received message selection The transceiver memorizes the received messages for record. Up to 6 messages for status and SDM, or 95 character SDM’s can be memorized. The oldest message is erased when the 7th message is received. However, once the transceiver is powered OFF, all messages are cleared. 4 q Push [P1] (Digital) for 1 sec. • Displays queue memory. w Push [P1] (Digital) momentarily. • Displays message memory.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 4 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 29 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION ■ Transmitting a status D General The status message can be selected with the programmed text, and the message text is also displayed on the function display of the called station. Up to 24 status types (1 to 24) are available, and the status messages 22 and 24 have designated meanings. Status 22: Emergency* Status 24: GPS request *The status 22 can also be used as a normal status message by disabling the designated meaning.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 30 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ Transmitting an SDM D General The short data message, SDM, can be sent to an individual station or group stations. Also, 8 SDM memory channels are available and the messages can be edited via PC programming. 4 D Transmitting an SDM q While in the standby condition, push [P1] (Digital), then push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired station/group code. w Push [P1] (Digital) again, then push [ ]/[ ] to select the desired SDM.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 4 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 31 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION ■ Position data transmission When the optional OPC-966 INTERFACE CABLE and a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver, the position (longitude and latitude) data can be transmitted automatically. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. The position data is transmitted when; • Status 24 message is received *When the status 24 message, GPS request, is received.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 32 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ Printer connection When the optional OPC-966 INTERFACE CABLE is connected to the transceiver, a printer can be connected to print out the received SDM content and the ID of the station who sent the message. Ask your dealer or system operator for connection details. 4 ■ PC connection When the optional OPC-966 INTERFACE CABLE is connected to the transceiver, a PC can be connected to provide remote control, data reception, etc.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 4 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 33 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION ■ Auto emergency transmission When [Emergency Single (Silent)] or [Emergency Repeat (Silent)] is pushed, an emergency signal is automatically transmitted for the specified time period. The status 22 (Emergency) is sent to the selected ID station, and the position data is transmitted after the emergency signal when a GPS receiver is connected to the transceiver.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 34 (1,1) BIIS OPERATION 4 ■ BIIS indication The following indications are available for the BIIS operation on an MSK channel. : Individual/group call is successful. : Message (status or SDM) transmission is successful. 4 : No answer back is received. : Appears during retry of the call (2nd call). : End the communication. : Operating channel is in the busy condition.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 5 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 35 (1,1) MDC 1200 OPERATION ■ MDC 1200 system operation The MDC 1200 signaling system enhances your transceiver’s capabilities. It allows PTT ID*, Selective Calling, Call Alert, Radio Check, Messaging and Emergency signaling. Also, the dispatcher can stun and revive transceivers on the system. An additional feature of MDC 1200 found in Icom transceivers is called aliasing. Each transceiver on the system has a unique ID number.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 36 (1,1) MDC 1200 OPERATION 5 ■ Transmitting a call D Transmitting a Selective Call Selective calling allows you to make a call to a specific station or to a particular group. Other MDC 1200 transceivers on the channel will not receive a selective call that does not match their station or group ID’s. 5 q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. • Or push [MDC Selcall] to enter the transceiver alias selection mode. In this case, skip step w.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 5 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 37 (1,1) MDC 1200 OPERATION D Transmitting a Call Alert Call Alert allows you to notify another user who may be away from the transceiver that you want to talk. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. • Or push [MDC CallAlert] to enter the transceiver alias selection mode. In this case, skip steps w and e. w Select “CALALERT” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down].
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 38 (1,1) MDC 1200 OPERATION 5 D Transmitting a Radio Check Call Radio check call allows you to determine whether another transceiver is turned on, within range and on channel without requiring any action from the targeted station user. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. w Select “RADIOCHK” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down]. 5 e Push [MDC Call] again to enter the transceiver alias selection mode.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 5 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 39 (1,1) MDC 1200 OPERATION D Transmitting a Status Message Status Messaging allows you to send a pre-programmed status message to the dispatcher. There are 16 status codes that can be sent. In addition, the dispatcher can send an MDC 1200 signal that causes the transceiver to automatically transmit its current status. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. w Select “STATUS” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down].
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 40 (1,1) MDC 1200 OPERATION 5 D Transmitting a Message The transceiver can send a pre-programmed message to the dispatcher. There are 16 messages that can be sent on a channel. q Push [MDC Call] to enter the MDC menu selection mode. w Select “MSG” using [CH Up], [CH Down], [MDC Up] or [MDC Down]. 5 e Push [MDC Call] again to enter the pre-programmed message selection mode. Pre-programmed message is displayed.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 5 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 41 (1,1) MDC 1200 OPERATION D Emergency Calls The MDC 1200 Emergency feature can be accessed using the [Emergency] key (p. 9). The transceiver will repeatedly send an Emergency MDC 1200 command to the dispatcher for a programmed length of time until it receives an acknowledgement signal. The emergency call can be transmitted without a beep emission and LCD indication change depends on the setting.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 42 (1,1) MDC 1200 OPERATION 5 ■ Receiving a call D Receiving a Selective Call q When an individual call is received; • Beeps sound, “ ” appears and “ ” blinks. • The calling station ID (or alias) and “SELCALL” are displayed alternately. Appears Blinks 5 w Push and hold [PTT] and speak into the microphone. e Release [PTT] to receive a response. D Receiving a Call Alert q When a Call Alert is received; • Beeps sound and “ ” blinks.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 5 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 43 (1,1) MDC 1200 OPERATION D Receiving an Emergency Call q When an emergency call is received; • Beeps sound. • The calling station ID (or alias) and “EMG EMG” are displayed alternately. w Turn power OFF, change the channel, etc. to stop the beep and display indication.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 44 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery charging 6 Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the transceiver, turn it OFF while charging. • Recommended temperature range for charging: +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to +104°F) - The Li-Ion battery functions within –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F) • Use the specified chargers (BC-152, BC-119N and BC-121N).
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 6 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 45 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING ■ Caution CAUTION! NEVER insert battery pack/transceiver (with the battery pack attached) with wet or soiled into the charger. This may result in corrosion of the charger terminals or damage to the charger. The charger is not waterproof and water can easily get into it. NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal battery gas may cause an explosion. NEVER immerse the battery pack in water.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 46 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING 6 ■ Optional battery chargers ï Regular charging with the BC-152 q Attach the BC-152 to a flat surface, such as a desk, if desired. w Connect the AC adapter (BC-147A/E*) as shown below. *Depending on version. e Insert the battery pack with/without the transceiver into the charger. • The charge indicator lights green. r Charge the battery pack approx. 9–10 hours, depending on the remaining power condition.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 6 06.11.17 4:39 PM BATTERY CHARGING D For your convenience Eyelet USE a rubber band to secure the transceiver while charging, if desired.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 48 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING 6 ï AD-100 installation q Install the AD-100 desktop charger adapter into the holder space of the BC-119N/121N. w Connect the plugs of the BC-119N/121N to the AD-100 with the connector, then install the adapter into the charger with the supplied screws.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 6 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 49 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-100 The optional BC-119N provides rapid charging of optional Li-Ion battery packs. The following are additionally required: • One AD-100 (purchase separately). • An AC adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N depending on version) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-17L). Transceiver Battery pack Turn power OFF AC adapter (Not supplied with some versions.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 50 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING 6 D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-100 The optional BC-121N allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged simultaneously. The following are additionally required. • Six AD-100. • An AC adapter (BC-157) or the DC power cable (OPC-656) Transceiver Turn power OFF Battery pack AC adapter (Purchase separately.) 6 AD-100 charger adapters are installed in each slot.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 6 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 51 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING ■ Optional battery case When using the optional battery case, install 5 × AA (R6) size alkaline batteries as illustrated at right. The BP-226 meets JIS waterproof specification grade 4. q Hook your finger under the latch, and open the cover in the direction of the arrow (q). (Fig.1) w Then, install 5 × AA (R6) size alkaline batteries. (Fig.2) • Install the alkaline batteries only. • Be sure to observe the correct polarity.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 52 (1,1) BATTERY CHARGING Latch BP-226 Fig.1 6 q w e 6 Fig.2 Ribbon Fig.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 7 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 53 (1,1) SPEAKER-MICROPHONE ■ Optional HM-138 description Alligator type clip To attach the speaker-mic. to your shirt or collar, etc. PTT switch Transmits while pushed Receives while released Microphone Speaker NEVER immerse the connector in water. If the connector becomes wet, be sure to dry it BEFORE attaching it to the transceiver. NOTE: The microphone is located at the top of the speaker-microphone, as shown in the diagram above.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 54 (1,1) SPEAKER-MICROPHONE 7 ■ Attachment Attach the connector of the speaker-microphone into the [SP MIC] connector on the transceiver and tighten the screw. 7 CAUTION: Attach the speaker-microphone s connector securely to prevent accidental dropping, or water intrusion in the connector. IMPORTANT: KEEP the [SP MIC] jack cover attached (transceiver) when the speaker-microphone is not in use.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 8 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 55 (1,1) OPTIONS • BP-226 BATTERY CASE Battery case for 5 × AA (R6) alkaline cells. • BP-227/FM Li-Ion BATTERY PACK 7.2 V/1700 mAh Li-Ion battery pack. The same as supplied with the transceiver. BP-227/FM must be charged with the optional BC152 or the BC-119N/121N. BP-227FM must be used for the intrinsically safe type. *The serial seal content is different between the BP-227 and the BP-227FM.
IC-F50_F60_MDC-2.qxd 06.11.17 4:39 PM Page 56 (1,1) OPTIONS 8 • BC-121N MULTI-CHARGER + AD-100 CHARGER ADAPTER (6 pcs.) + BC-157 AC ADAPTER For rapid charging of up to 6 battery packs (six AD-100’s are required) simultaneously. An AC adapter should be purchased separately. Charging time: approx. 2 to 2.5 hours. • HM-138 SPEAKER-MICROPHONE Full-sized waterproof (JIS grade 7; 1m/30 min.) speakermicrophone including alligator type clip to attach to your shirt or collar, etc.
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